High Point to Get $2 Grant for $6 Million Power Plant
Public works officials announced that High Point will receive a $2 grant toward financing a $6 million electric power plant. City officials expect ownership and no tax levy while revenue from allocations covers costs. The project, long pursued by Mayor Logan Porter and the health committee, aims to provide a full-time health department and city physician, with plans to hire an out-of-town expert.
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City of High Point
High Point
United States
Elty
PWA
Washington
Secur
Logan Porter
Porter
Youth slashed during quarrel near Willis Street
A 15 year old Black youth on Willis Street suffered cuts to the left jaw after a quarrel near his home at 9 30 last night. The assailant, a 14 year old Black boy living at 415 Willis Street, used a knife. The injured youth was taken to Burrus Hospital for treatment and later discharged. Police had issued a warrant for the suspect on a public safety charge but as of last night had not detained him.
High Point Plans Grand Pre-Christmas Parade and Lights
Merchants prepare for a giant High Point parade sponsored by the Merchants Association to launch the Christmas shopping season on Friday at 4 p.m. Edger Hartley of the Y M C A will marshal. The event features floats, safe parade routes, and night shopping until 9 p.m. The Exchange Club band from Winston-Salem will provide music.
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Edgar Hartley
High Point
High Point Merchants’ Association
Edger Hartley
Exchange Club Band of
Winston-Salem
Jagel to Sing Here Thursday Night at Junior High
Plans for Frederick Jagel leading tenor appearance with High Point Cooperative Concert Association are set for Thursday at 8 30 p m in the Frederick Jagel headline event. Members urged to collect cards from secretary Mrs R T Amos. The Met star praised as a true artist with a powerful voice and engaging stage presence.
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High Point Co-operative Concert Association
Frederick Jagel
R. T. Amos
Jagel
Jefior
Metropolitan Company
Frederick the Great
Harvey Gaul
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh
Newark
Viola
Funeral services for J. Knox Wilson today
Funeral services for J. Knox Wilson who died suddenly at his Rowella Apartments on North Main Street will be held this afternoon at 3 30 from the residence of the late Gurney Kirkman 110 Chestnut Street. Dr A B Conrad and Rev F L Conrad will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Sanders Dallas Perry Keziah C B Mattocks A B Henley Reid Mendenhall and H W Frog Hayes.
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J. Knox Wilson
Rowella
North Main Street
Gurney Kirkman
Chestnut Street
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Sanders Dallas
Perry Keziah
C. B. Mattocks
A. B. Henley
Reid Mendenhall
H. W
Frog) Hayes
Bad Lands Area in South Dakota Reaches 2000 Square Miles
The Bad Lands of western South Dakota cover about 2000 square miles.
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South Dakota
Special Book Week Observance At Local High School
A National Book Week observance will unfold this week at the senior high school under librarians Miss Eloise Ward and Miss Gertrude Capel. Judges from outside the school will evaluate displays, essays, and a questionnaire as part of four prize categories. The winning homeroom display will be shown in the library, with about 75 new books added this week.
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Eloise Ward
Gertrude Capel
Franklin Matthews
General Federations of Women’s Clubs
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
The
Girl Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
National Education Association
Dif
Beeson
Cecil’s Drug Stores
South Main Street
Red Cross Roll Call To Launch In High Point
The High Point Red Cross rolls out a two day campaign Tuesday to solicit memberships with over 100 canvassers. The drive, chaired by Mrs James W Poole, will fund both national and local Red Cross programs, with part of proceeds staying locally. The chapter reports 42 volunteers plus two office horses aiding instruction and outreach.
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Red Cross
High Point
Washington
D. C
James W. Poole
Conservation of soil importance noted by expert
W G Kincannon, associate soil conservationist from High Point, warns soil preservation is a national priority. He explains soil loss endangers farming, urban life, and industrial vitality, stressing topsoil forms over centuries and erodes slowly without protection.
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W. G. Kincannon
High Point
America
Piedmont
Legion Membership Drive Continues In City
Andrew Jackson post No. 87 American Legion will press on with its vigorous membership campaign announced by H. L. Baumgardner. The post recently reorganized and aims to grow to its largest strength as members plan to visit era World War veterans in the city who are not yet members.
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Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
H. L. Baumgardner
Legion
Southern Furniture Market Sees 5 to 15 Percent Price Increases
Report from the Chicago mid-season market indicates furniture prices will rise five to fifteen percent at the January Exposition building show, mirroring Chicago trends. Buyers booked orders early, manufacturers booked December and January runs, and Southern firms expect strong sales and high demand.
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Exposition Building
Chicago
Chicago Mart
Mart
High Point
Fire destroys roof at 324 Mallory Street
A blaze that started on a shingle roof yesterday around 4 PM razed the roof of a house at 324 Mallory Street. Occupant O A Morris and owner J W Clinard reported the loss as firemen from companies 1 2 6 and the aerial company battled the flames.
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Mallory Street
O. A. Morris
J. W. Clinard
Zelda Moore Not the Zelda Tied to Raid
The Enterprise clarifies that Miss Zelda Moore of Thomasville route one is not the Zelda Moore arrested in a recent raid near the city. The distinction was requested last night.
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Zelda Moore
Thomasville
Route One
Enterprise
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Attend Funeral Service
All members of the local post are asked to assemble at the hall this afternoon at 1 o'clock to attend a funeral service.
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Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Plan joint meeting of VFW Post 619 and Sons of VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 619 and the Sons of the VFW announce a joint meeting at 810 North Main Street Monday night at 7 30 to install Sons officers. Members of both groups are urged to attend.
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High Point
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of the V. F. W
North Main Street
Duke Choir Grows Beyond Chapel Seating Capacity
Duke University chapel seats 150 but the choir now has 189 singers with an active waiting list. Director J Foster Barnes filled the space for a regular service this year and the group maintains regular rehearsals and programs. Notable members from High Point include George Henry Crowell Jr, Co L Gray Jr, and Charlotte Louise Holden.
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Durham
Duke University Chapel
Duke
J. Foster Barnes
Duke Choir
High Point
George Henry Crowell, Jr
Co. L. Gray, Jr
Charlotte Louise Holden
Hollywood Exposed in Once in a Lifetime at Senior High
The American Business club stages Once In A Lifetime Tuesday night November 24 at the senior high auditorium. May runs a voice culture school while Jerry handles business and George, eager to dabble, becomes a vaudeville technician. Chaos in Hollywood follows as his directing choices backfire.
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Hollywood
American Business Club
May
Jerry
George
Typist 10 Get Temporary Jobs in High Point Center
Washington report says High Point will set up a federal social security typing center within weeks to employ local typists. Workers will prepare initial Social Security board records, assign account numbers, and return identification cards to the post office. The base records will go to a Baltimore tabulation office. jobs last about six months under civil service rules.
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Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
Washington
High Point
Post Office Department
Social Security
Social Security Board
Baltimore
High Point Typing Center
Civil Service
Local High School Newspaper Staff to Attend Institute
M. L. Patrick adviser for The Pointer and several staff members will travel next Friday to Chapel Hill for the North Carolina Scholastic Press Institute. The two day program includes Phillips Russell and O. J. Coffin of the University of North Carolina faculty Carl Goerch editor of The State Raleigh and HE C Daniel Jr news staffer of The Raleigh News and Observer.
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M. L. Patrick
Pointer
Chapel Hill
North Carolina Scholastic Press Institute
Phillips Russell
O. J. Coffin
University of North Carolina
Carl Goerch
State
Raleigh
HE. C. Daniel, Jr
Raleigh News and Observer
Justice of the Peace John A. Niven Dies at 78
P. Dies Raeford. John A. Niven aged 78 longtime justice of the peace for 50 years died here yesterday. Funeral services were scheduled for 3 o'clock tomorrow.
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Raeford
John A. Niven
Sea feathers found in offshore waters are animals
Offshore waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Carolinas yield sea feathers that are revealed to be living animals rather than plant matter or debris.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
Carolinas
Preaching Mission Set for High Point Churches
A city wide Preaching Mission will be held in High Point during the first week of December following the National Preaching Mission in Raleigh. Edgar Hartley of the High Point Ministers Association says most churches will host nightly services and seek outstanding preachers.
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Raleigh
High Point
Edgar Hartley
High Point Ministers Association
Ministers Association
High Point to Build 6 Million Dollar Hydro Plant
City officials expect the 6 million dollar hydro electric project to begin by January 1 and employ about 1800 workers. The Public Works Administration grants 2 5 million dollars covering 45 percent of costs, with the rest financed by revenue bonds to avoid taxes. Duke Power franchise implications cited as ensuring no opposition to construction. The plant site lies about 28 miles west of High Point and 12 miles from Winston-Salem, promising one of the nation’s leading electric services.
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High Point
B. M. Knox
Public Works Administration
Knox
Duke Powee Company
Es Ae
Winston-Salem
Public Works allotment funds point to High Point hydro plant
The Public Works Administration earmarked 2,595,000 dollars for a city owned hydro electric plant in High Point North Carolina. The grant follows Duke Power Company challenges to similar projects and is aimed to supply power for a city transmission system currently served by Duke. The plan, if built about 12 miles from the city, faces legal scrutiny over competition with private facilities and potential litigation.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
High Point
N. C
Supreme Court
Duke Power Company
PWA
South Carolina
Duke
Power Company
Duke Power
Tereenwood County
8. C
Duke Company
Fourth Circuit
Newton D. Baker
Cat Whisker Sensitivity Noted in 80008 Study
A report notes that the cat in 80008 displays a delicate nerve response via its whiskers and can detect even a touch at the whisker tip.
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